< 1 mn read Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Pate, recently addressed the ongoing debate about the salaries of health workers, especially in the context of professionals leaving the country for better-paying opportunities abroad. During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Dr. Pate acknowledged the significant economic disparity between Nigeria and countries like the UK, which often […]

< 1 mn read The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has expressed its frustration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and several other government agencies for failing to address audit queries raised in the 2019 audit report. During a briefing in Abuja, the committee’s chairman, Senator Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West), condemned […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Police have successfully apprehended vandals in possession of stolen tower cables from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), marking a significant step in the ongoing battle against infrastructure vandalism. The incident occurred along the Damboa/Maiduguri 132KV transmission line on August 7, 2024, where the suspects were caught attempting to flee in a blue […]

< 1 mn read Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, has admitted that he receives ₦21 million monthly as a “running cost” for his office, despite the ongoing economic struggles facing Nigerians. In a recent interview with BBC Hausa, Senator Sumaila revealed that his official salary as a senator is less than ₦1 million per month, which drops to […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has reportedly blocked ₦83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money linked to the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. During a Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu on August 13, 2024, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu disclosed that the funds include $50 million in cryptocurrency and ₦4 billion allegedly contributed by […]

< 1 mn read In response to growing public concern, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has addressed the misconceptions surrounding the recently introduced Counter Subversion Bill, 2024. The Bill, which aims to bolster Nigeria’s national security by addressing subversive activities from various groups, has generated significant debate across the country. In a statement issued […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has summoned Professor Carol Arinze-Umobi, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra, following allegations of poor project execution and mismanagement of funds. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Abubakar Fulata, stated that the invitation came after an oversight visit to the university, where significant […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has reported that 18 people have lost their lives in three separate road accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within a span of five days. According to Florence Okpe, the FRSC’s spokesperson, the crashes occurred between Friday and Tuesday, also leaving six other individuals with varying degrees […]

< 1 mn read Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill, demonstrating his commitment to unity and peace in Nigeria. The decision follows extensive consultations with stakeholders and a careful assessment of the nation’s current climate, reflecting Speaker Abbas’s responsiveness to public sentiment. The bill, introduced on July 23, […]

< 1 mn read “Sowore Labels Meeting Between Tinubu and Buhari as ‘Failure Meeting with Failure’” Activist and former AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticized the recent Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari met. Sowore described the gathering as “failure meeting with failure,” reflecting his […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has advised those unhappy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to exercise patience and wait until the 2027 election if they wish to see a change in leadership. This message was conveyed by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, following the first National Council of State meeting under Tinubu’s leadership. Alake addressed […]

< 1 mn read In a show of support, former Nigerian Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, along with other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu during a Council of State meeting held on Tuesday. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, also saw the participation of governors and key ministers. […]

2 mn read In a significant move, key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently dismiss the heads of Nigeria’s major oil and gas regulatory bodies. This demand, made by the Tinubu Legacy Coalition (TLC), a group of prominent APC members, comes in response to what they describe as gross […]

< 1 mn read As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches in September, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Nemi Edwin-Iwo, has been urged to maintain impartiality and uphold the highest standards of integrity in his role. The call for fairness comes amid rising political tensions and concerns about potential unrest during the election period. The Young Edo Professionals […]

< 1 mn read The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent violent attack on the Action People’s Party (APP) office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, labeling it as a potential crime against humanity. The attack, reportedly carried out by a group loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, involved the […]